Take a moment to learn a bit more about where your morning cup of coffee comes from, by way of its rich history as told by Alex and Lou. Join the baristas as they take you to the very beginnings, where myth and legend are almost all we have, to

014 - Better Brewing at Home

Apr 4th, 2020 42m 59s

Join Alex and Lou as they share ways to better brew both your coffee and your tea at home. We may be sheltering in place these days, but that doesn't mean you can't still have some damn good warm beverages under your very own roof. Grab a cup

013 - Baristas in the Face of Coronavirus

Mar 18th, 2020 31m 24s

With heavy hearts, Lou and Alex weigh in on the current crisis of Coronavirus as it sweeps through our human lives and literally changes everything. As baristas on the front lines of the service industry during these current events, the two sha

012 - Best Barista Moments

Mar 2nd, 2020 41m 28s

Lou and Alex both agree, some of their best and most magical moments in life have happened when coffee is around while being a barista. From the gifts customers have brought to say thank you, the community that can grow between coffee coworkers

011 - The Magic of The Bar - Interview with Berit Jane Soli-Holt

Feb 9th, 2020 49m 28s

Chances are you have definitely experienced somehow the magic of The Bar, whether it be working behind it or approaching one as a customer. There is something truly magical and strangely similar about the interaction between both your barista a

010 - Barista Horror Stories

Jan 20th, 2020 41m 19s

From some seriously disgruntled customers, to spills and roaster fires, Lou and Alex have seen a lot in their barista days, and not all of it great! Join your favorite podcasting barista duo as they dive into their greatest horror stories as ex

009 - Chai It Out! Onsite with Pemba of Sherpa Chai

Dec 23rd, 2019 31m 59s

Since hitting the American coffee shop market in the 90s, Chai Tea Lattes have become a staple for many, joining the global wave of love for the sweet, delicious, spiced drink. Join Lou and Alex as they head to Sherpa Chai of Boulder, CO, and t

008 - You Want Me To Make What?!

Nov 17th, 2019 39m 4s

Coffee is all about being particular for people and baristas have really seen some of the strangest requests. Join Lou and Alex as they have some laughs bantering about the craziest of crazy coffee drinks that have ever been mentioned. Grab a c

007 - Self-Care in the Service Industry

Oct 24th, 2019 35m 31s

Alex and Lou banter about the importance of self-care in the service industry, including tips for ways to include it more within your shifts. The service industry is all about serving others, but when it comes do doing your best it's important

006 - CBD and Coffee! with Andrew Aamot of Stråva Craft Coffee

Oct 7th, 2019 50m 56s

Join Lou and Alex as we head to Stråva Craft Coffee in Denver, CO, the first coffee roasters to infuse CBD into their coffee. We were fortunate to sit down with CEO and co-owner, Andrew Aamot, and get all the best information about this new gol

006 - CBD and Coffee! with Andrew Aamot of Stråva Craft Coffee

Oct 7th, 2019 50m 56s

005 - The Business of Espresso: Local vs. Corporate Coffee

Sep 1st, 2019 39m

Join Lou and Alex as they turn over the topic of corporate coffee and the similarities and difference it shares with local coffee shops. Both baristas have worked in both situations, and there are things to say about each experience to illustra

004 - Know Your Drinks! Coffee and Tea Barista Basics

Aug 18th, 2019 48m 1s

Americanos! AuLaits! Cappucinos! Oh my! Join Lou and Alex as they dive into the details on some of the most popular coffee shop beverages and what happens behind the bar when someone really knows their drink and what might happen when they real

003 - Bring Your Own Cup! Coffee Habits in the Face of Climate Change w/ Elisabeth W.

Jul 21st, 2019 38m 10s

Joined by recent CU Boulder graduate and barista, Elisabeth W., Lou and Alex dive into the necessary topic of our coffee habits, the best and the worst of them, all when it comes to climate change and our impact on the environment. 400 million

002 - How Do You Milk an Oat?!

Jul 7th, 2019 28m 30s

Lou and Alex talk about the world of alternative milks. From its beginnings with soy to its current trends with coconut, oat, and hemp, milk has come a long way and coffee can't be talked about anymore without milk by its side. However you milk

Episode 001 - How Not To Be a Great Barista w/ Ryan C

Jun 16th, 2019 41m 42s

Lou and Alex invite their first guest, Ryan C, a veteran barista trainer and roaster, to talk about what it takes to be a not-so-great barista, from holier-than-thou attitudes and poorly steamed milk, to calling customers out in their strangest

Episode 000 - Pilot - Intro/How to Be a Great Barista

Jun 8th, 2019 34m 31s

In their pilot episode, Lou & Alex share their thoughts on how they met, how this podcast came to be, and how they answer the question, "what's something you want every coffee shop customer to know?"

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